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"The Lord Hates Anyone Who Loves Violence"
We live in a violent world - more violent every day. Psalm 11 tells us that the Lord hates anyone who loves violence. What are we to do?
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Social Jesus
The Good Shepherd and a Socially Just World, Part 1
Before he is enthroned in imperial Christian theology, art, and the Christian imagination as imperial ruler, he was shepherd.
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They Didn’t Teach Me That...
Are There False Prophets In The U.S. Today?
Do you believe there are false prophets in the United States today? If you do, do you think they are dangerous? Let us look at some ideas from Biblical times and see what we might find in our own time.
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Beliefs as Status Symbols
"Conspicuous consumption" is the use of luxury possessions to signal to one and all your high social status. Now a writer has studied "luxury beliefs"--particularly the tenets of political and cultural progressivism--which have become status symbols, both for the cultural elite and for...
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New Visions
Israel Has Gone Past Defending Itself
Israel’s conflict with Hamas has escalated beyond mere self-defense. It has become a genocidal conflict with Palestine. Here is some Context.
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Evangelical
When injustice isn't injustice and justice is injustice
For Cosper, this series of events demonstrates the unfairness with which Israel is judged. Israeli hospitals are attacked and no one cares. A Gazan hospital is attacked and the world blames Israel: even when later evidence suggests it wasn’t them.I was bewildered by Cosper’s comparison...
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Faith 4 Today
Jackie Robinson - A Story of Faith
Can Faith Heal the Division In the US?
The Terri Schiavo Story - 19 Years Later
What Does the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Mean?
Halfway There - How is Your Lent Going?
Sanctity of Human Life: Catholics Need To Be More Vocal
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Beliefs as Status Symbols
Monday Miscellany, 4/15/24
"White Rural Rage"
DISCUSS: The "Pre-War Era"?
The Two Irreconcilable Poles of the New Right
It's Mostly the Liberal Churches That People Are Leaving
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Formation Matters
Infinite Dignity: Seemingly Opposed Theologies Come Together
Karens, The Pope, And What Should Offend Us
Eucharistic Adoration and the Road to Emmaus
How Objective Moral Authority and Compassion Fit Together
Purgatory And Christian Hope
From Fear To Peace Through Mercy
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Faithful Politics
The Alternative to Christian Nationalism
Who is my neighbor? Easter and Trans Day of Visibility
Politics of Jesus: Not a Revolutionary, But Still Political
Lessons from Elevation Church's Easter Invites
Practicing Faithful Politics
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Unwavering Faith
In 2024, Do Catholics Still Believe In Exorcisms?
Christians on Fire
A Song For The Jewish Community
Are There Any Atheists On Death Row?
Shall Not Be Infringed
God's Existence Doesn't End Where Tragedies Begin
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Behaving Like Jesus
The Arizona Abortion Decision: A Call For Unity
The Everlasting Message Of Jesus: Love For All
Challenging Stereotypes: My Journey As A Jewish Christian
In Memory Of Dad: How His Views On Taxes Resonate Today
Can Jesus Guide Us Towards A Better Political Future?
Let's Help Everyone Get On Their Feet
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Progressive Persuasion and Passion
Somebody Done Somebody Wrong
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Becomes Rev. Greene
Easter in Doxology
Donald Trump Is Not Jesus
Comedians Are Our Prophets
Donald Trump Not God's Anointed; He Is a Loser
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Snarky Faith
Bible Sutra: Exploring Scripture's Sacred Sensuality
Mimetic Theory: Middle-earth Review
When Self-Forgiveness is Your Superpower
Lent: The Ultimate Christian Cosplay
It's All About Me: The Legacy of Billy Graham
Navigating the Cosmos of Faith: RJ the Astronaut
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Reflections of a Recovering Evangelical
Buckets of Reasons People Are Leaving Christianity
Have You Bought Your Christian Nationalist Bible Yet?
State By State View of Christian Nationalism
Do I Still Believe In God? The Journey Is The Destination!
No Longer a Christian...Here's Why...
Christian Nationalism is Idolatry
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Allegories – Here and Now
Apology from a Former Christian Conservative
An Invitation to the Circle of Life
The Good Arab – A Parable
The Ghost of Fearless Future — A Christmas Parody
12 Reasons Why Not to Be More Religious Than Jesus
The Problem with Religion – and Why we Can’t See it
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Truth Revealed
Trump’s Obscene Bible Hawking
Alabama Embryo Ruling and Theocracy
Religious Freedom Dancers Miss a Step
Marking This Day of Light and Darkness
Trump as Our Example...
Court May Be Right, But Teacher's Wrong
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All Texans, Not Some Texans
Christianity Should Give Life, Not Take it Away (Dr. Gushee)
Don the Con Man; He's Now Selling Bibles!
Finally, A Contemporary Cross I Can Live With
I'm Now a Pro-Choice Catholic-Church/State Grossly Invaded
Pastors Who Harm LGBTQ People & Support Trump, Please Retire
Kind Atheists Follow Christ More than Cruel Christians
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Buddhist
Frozen Zygotes and the Middle Way of Compassion
Can Buddhism Save the World?
A Zen Meditation on our American Thanksgiving
Podcasts:
Do Christians Need to go to Church?
Podcasts:
What Do Buddhists Believe?
Podcasts:
Do Religions Still Have Arranged Marriages and Polygamy?
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Catholic
Jackie Robinson - A Story of Faith
Infinite Dignity: Seemingly Opposed Theologies Come Together
Karens, The Pope, And What Should Offend Us
Eucharistic Adoration and the Road to Emmaus
How Objective Moral Authority and Compassion Fit Together
Dignitas Infinita: The Church Addresses Dangerous Ideologies
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Contemplative
Roll Away the Stones of Inner, National, and Global Conflict
Paul and the Resurrection of Israel. A Restoration Viewpoint
Mystery Of The Mass
A Profound Relationship
Understanding the Moment We Are In
Learning How to Pay Attention
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Evangelical
"The Lord Hates Anyone Who Loves Violence"
Beliefs as Status Symbols
When injustice isn't injustice and justice is injustice
Monday Miscellany, 4/15/24
The Alternative to Christian Nationalism
"White Rural Rage"
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General Christian
Are There False Prophets In The U.S. Today?
The Arizona Abortion Decision: A Call For Unity
Resurrection as Injustice Undone, Part 3
The More Things Change...
Resurrection as Injustice Undone, Part 2
Is Religion a Factor in Ireland's Political Drama?
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Hindu
Caste Bills Could Hurt Interfaith Couples
Representation – A Hindu Take On Women’s Day
Cholera
Kandi Subdivision
Nevermind The Babu
The Phantom Palki
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Jewish
The Everlasting Message Of Jesus: Love For All
Challenging Stereotypes: My Journey As A Jewish Christian
Prophets and Diviners of the Old Testament
In Memory Of Dad: How His Views On Taxes Resonate Today
Dating The Exodus
Does God Decide Good and Evil Arbitrarily?
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Latter-day Saint
"Kingly Names, Kingly Ambitions"
"I am sure it will be so"
Something that Christians don't need to believe
Heavenly Ascent in 2 Nephi?
Cornucopia
From the land of Jefferson Davis
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More Voices
Israel Has Gone Past Defending Itself
Satanic Temple Sets the Stage to Access Abortion Services
The Trump Bible: Grifting for Jesus
Can Jesus Guide Us Towards A Better Political Future?
Behind the Scenes of Gender-Affirming Healthcare
Politics and religion are topics you don’t discuss
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Muslim
Dangerous Theologies: Preaching The Path to Perdition
On The Field Of Plassey
Okhoy Babu
Muharram
No Happy New Year Greetings This Year Until Ceasefire
Jesus is the MVP-Most Valuable Palestinian
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New Visions
Israel Has Gone Past Defending Itself
The Trump Bible: Grifting for Jesus
Politics and religion are topics you don’t discuss
Who Is Nex Benedict?
Exploring Faith and Doubt: A Seeker’s Journey
What Was Mankind's Purpose?
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Pagan
The Bible is a necessary resource for Pagans as well
Where Do Rights Come From? A Modern Pagan View
The Alabama IVF Ruling: One More Step Toward Theocracy
Brigid, Saint and Goddess
Symbolic Magic And The Dead In Arlington
Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right
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Progressive Christian
If You're A CHRISTIAN, What Is YOUR Testimony?
What SHOULD a Christian Be?
God Made Trump. Really?
Dreaming of Christian Visibility Day
Trump and Arizona on Abortion: Abortion 5
Somebody Done Somebody Wrong
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